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Just Add Water

My Swimming Life

by Katie Ledecky ...

Narrated by Katie Ledecky ...

Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky.Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming ... Read more

$19.99 USD

A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky.Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming
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The Island Swimmer

The uplifting and completely heartwarming debut novel from beloved author and TV presenter Lorraine Kelly

by Lorraine Kelly ...

Narrated by Lorraine Kelly ...

Unabridged

9 hours 17 min

Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer.Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back...When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival, ... Read more

$37.99 USD

Escape with this feel-good and big-hearted debut novel from broadcaster Lorraine Kelly. If you love Maeve Binchy, you'll love The Island Swimmer.Once the tide turns, you can't hold it back...When Evie's father falls desperately ill, she finally returns to the family home on Orkney and the wild landscape she left as a teenager, swearing never to return. Not everyone is happy at her arrival,
... Read more
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Golden Waves: Dive into the Untold Stories of Artistic Swimming Champions

by Helene Mann ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive deep into the fascinating and inspiring world of artistic swimming with "Golden Waves." This captivating book uncovers the untold stories of the pool's golden girls, shedding light on the trials and triumphs of these incredible champions. From the early days of the sport to the present day, readers will be enthralled by the dedication, passion, ... Read more

$4.53 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive deep into the fascinating and inspiring world of artistic swimming with "Golden Waves." This captivating book uncovers the untold stories of the pool's golden girls, shedding light on the trials and triumphs of these incredible champions. From the early days of the sport to the present day, readers will be enthralled by the dedication, passion,
... Read more
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Outside the Lanes

A Pro Swimmer's Story of Resilience, Reinvention, and Redefining Success

by Becca Mann ...

Narrated by Chelsea Kwoka ...

Unabridged

9 hours 1 min

I wasn't afraid of the ocean. I wasn't afraid of the unseen depths beneath the water, or what lurked below.I was afraid of being trapped in my own mind.Record-breaking swimmer Becca Mann was a young swimming prodigy. A two-time USA National champion, she was the youngest person ever to place in the Top 10 in four events at a single Olympic Trials and represented Team USA at four World ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

I wasn't afraid of the ocean. I wasn't afraid of the unseen depths beneath the water, or what lurked below.I was afraid of being trapped in my own mind.Record-breaking swimmer Becca Mann was a young swimming prodigy. A two-time USA National champion, she was the youngest person ever to place in the Top 10 in four events at a single Olympic Trials and represented Team USA at four World
... Read more
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Did Not Sink

Misadventures in Running, Cycling and Swimming

by George Mahood ...

Narrated by Nathaniel Priestley ...

Series Audiobook 4 - DNF Series
Unabridged

1 hour 58 min

The lure of a gold-coloured silicon hat is enough to convince George to sign up once again to the Dart 10k swim.But to get the gold hat, he has to swim it twice.Despite the trauma of the previous year’s Dartmoor Classic, George and Rachel sign up again. This time the weather takes a turn for the worse and Rachel is forced to make some creative wardrobe improvisations.Having completed several long ... Read more

$4.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The lure of a gold-coloured silicon hat is enough to convince George to sign up once again to the Dart 10k swim.But to get the gold hat, he has to swim it twice.Despite the trauma of the previous year’s Dartmoor Classic, George and Rachel sign up again. This time the weather takes a turn for the worse and Rachel is forced to make some creative wardrobe improvisations.Having completed several long
... Read more
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Find a Way

by Diana Nyad ...

Narrated by Diana Nyad ...

Unabridged

12 hours 15 min

Hillary Clinton said that Find a Way would stay with her through the general election: “When you’re facing big challenges in your life, you can think about Diana Nyad getting attacked by the lethal sting of box jellyfishes. And nearly anything else seems doable in comparison.”On September 2, 2013, at the age of sixty-four, Diana Nyad emerged onto the sands of Key West after swimming 111 miles, ... Read more

$22.50 USD

Hillary Clinton said that Find a Way would stay with her through the general election: “When you’re facing big challenges in your life, you can think about Diana Nyad getting attacked by the lethal sting of box jellyfishes. And nearly anything else seems doable in comparison.”On September 2, 2013, at the age of sixty-four, Diana Nyad emerged onto the sands of Key West after swimming 111 miles,
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Swimming with the Viking of Skye

A true story of overcoming fear and finding hope for the future

by Richard Waters ...

Narrated by Richard Waters ...

Unabridged

6 hours 7 min

**‘A beautifully written book full of life lessons by an inspiring human being.’ – Christian Lewis.'A stirring story of one man's attempts through cold swimming to stand up to Parkinson’s Disease, an illness that also has its teeth in me. And as he plunged into each freezing loch and burr, I was right there with him.' – Sir Ranulph Fiennes**Discover one man’s journey to cold water swimming, and ... Read more

$28.99 USD

**‘A beautifully written book full of life lessons by an inspiring human being.’ – Christian Lewis.'A stirring story of one man's attempts through cold swimming to stand up to Parkinson’s Disease, an illness that also has its teeth in me. And as he plunged into each freezing loch and burr, I was right there with him.' – Sir Ranulph Fiennes**Discover one man’s journey to cold water swimming, and
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Survival Swimming

Swimming Training for Escape and Survival

by Sam Fury ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Survival Fitness
Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.These Swimming Skills Will Save Your Life!Inside this three-part training manual you will learn:Efficient Swimming. Swimming lessons to swim faster and longer, including while swimming underwater.Water Safety and Survival. Learn the dangers of open water and how to survive in it.Water Rescue. Essential water rescue skills of others in pools and open ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.These Swimming Skills Will Save Your Life!Inside this three-part training manual you will learn:Efficient Swimming. Swimming lessons to swim faster and longer, including while swimming underwater.Water Safety and Survival. Learn the dangers of open water and how to survive in it.Water Rescue. Essential water rescue skills of others in pools and open
... Read more
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Swimming for Beginners:

The Ultimate Guide to Learning How to Swim with Confidence [Step-by-Step Techniques for Overcoming Fear, Improving Form, and Swimming Efficiently]

by Jonathan K. Hari ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Swimming for BeginnersThe Ultimate Guide to Learning How to Swim with ConfidenceDiving into the world of swimming can feel overwhelming, especially for those who have never stepped foot in the water or have struggled with fear. But what if you could transform uncertainty into confidence, hesitation into skill, and anxiety into the pure joy of swimming? ... Read more

$12.96 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Swimming for BeginnersThe Ultimate Guide to Learning How to Swim with ConfidenceDiving into the world of swimming can feel overwhelming, especially for those who have never stepped foot in the water or have struggled with fear. But what if you could transform uncertainty into confidence, hesitation into skill, and anxiety into the pure joy of swimming?
... Read more
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Why We Swim

by Bonnie Tsui ...

Narrated by Angie Kane ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

Humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; now in the twenty-first century, we swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. Swimming is an introspective and silent sport in a chaotic and noisy age; it’s therapeutic for both the mind and body; and it’s an ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Humans, unlike other animals that are drawn to water, are not natural-born swimmers. We must be taught. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival; now in the twenty-first century, we swim in freezing Arctic waters and piranha-infested rivers to test our limits. Swimming is an introspective and silent sport in a chaotic and noisy age; it’s therapeutic for both the mind and body; and it’s an
... Read more
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Collins

Narrated by Tom Clarke-Hill, Eric Meyers, Laurel Lefkow, Laurence Bouvard ...

Series series Collins
Unabridged

3 hours 55 min

An exciting collection all about the Olympic games and the inspiring athletes who compete in them. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move!Introduce your children to ten fascinating non-fiction books about the Olympics. From autobiographies from some of the top Olympians in recent history, to information books that explain the lesser known sports, this collection will ... Read more

$18.99 USD

An exciting collection all about the Olympic games and the inspiring athletes who compete in them. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move!Introduce your children to ten fascinating non-fiction books about the Olympics. From autobiographies from some of the top Olympians in recent history, to information books that explain the lesser known sports, this collection will
... Read more
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The Kindness Project

The unmissable new novel that will make you laugh, bring tears to your eyes, and might just change your life . . .

by Sam Binnie ...

Narrated by Jasmine Blackborow ...

Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

It takes a lot of courage to be kind ...THE KINDNESS PROJECT:Step 1. Help the baker's widow find the way back from her loss***Step 2.***Find the true calling of the overworked, exhausted single mum who runs the grocer'sStep 3. Finally call a truce on the decades old feud between two local fishermenStep 4.... ... Read more

$24.99 USD

It takes a lot of courage to be kind ...THE KINDNESS PROJECT:Step 1. Help the baker's widow find the way back from her loss***Step 2.***Find the true calling of the overworked, exhausted single mum who runs the grocer'sStep 3. Finally call a truce on the decades old feud between two local fishermenStep 4....
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My Double Life

by Mark Foster ...

Narrated by Mark Foster, Andrew Hollingworth, Rebecca Adlington ...

Unabridged

9 hours 42 min

Bloomsbury presents My Double Life by Mark Foster, read by Andrew Hollingworth.*This audiobook features a bonus conversation with the author and Rebecca Adlington*'As gripping as Mark's greatest races' – Zoe Ball'Incredibly brave and uplifting' – Rebecca AdlingtonThe moving story of one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and his thirty-year coming out journey... ... Read more

$18.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents My Double Life by Mark Foster, read by Andrew Hollingworth.*This audiobook features a bonus conversation with the author and Rebecca Adlington*'As gripping as Mark's greatest races' – Zoe Ball'Incredibly brave and uplifting' – Rebecca AdlingtonThe moving story of one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and his thirty-year coming out journey...
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Butterfly

From Refugee to Olympian - My Story of Rescue, Hope, and Triumph

by Yusra Mardini ...

Narrated by Lameece Issaq ...

Unabridged

10 hours 1 min

Butterfly is an inspiring audiobook about how one woman saved fellow refugees from drowning—and how she went on to become an Olympic swimmer.When young Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini realized her boat's engine shut down as she was traveling from Syria to Greece with other refugees, there was no hesitation: she dove into the water. Surfacing, she heard desperate prayers and sobbing from the ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Butterfly is an inspiring audiobook about how one woman saved fellow refugees from drowning—and how she went on to become an Olympic swimmer.When young Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini realized her boat's engine shut down as she was traveling from Syria to Greece with other refugees, there was no hesitation: she dove into the water. Surfacing, she heard desperate prayers and sobbing from the
... Read more
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Brief History of Swimming, A: Humanity's Relationship With the Water

by Jonathan Mercer ...

Narrated by Jonathan Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Trace the sweeping historical evolution of human survival into a global competitive sport through our bond with water. Perfect for an energizing walk or a morning commute, this immersive narrative reveals how navigating the depths became a profound reflection of human freedom, fear, and cultural progress.Moving from prehistoric riverbanks to the high-stakes arenas of modern athletic competition, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the sweeping historical evolution of human survival into a global competitive sport through our bond with water. Perfect for an energizing walk or a morning commute, this immersive narrative reveals how navigating the depths became a profound reflection of human freedom, fear, and cultural progress.Moving from prehistoric riverbanks to the high-stakes arenas of modern athletic competition,
... Read more
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Lifeguard

A Love Story

by Janet Fash, Clio Chang ...

Narrated by Janet Fash ...

Unabridged

5 hours 31 min

An unforgettable memoir from New York City’s first female lifeguard chief, this coming-of-age story plunges into the rough-and-tumble, sun-soaked world of Rockaway Beach in the 1970s and 1980s.The first time I ever saw a lifeguard get horned was in the summer of 1974.So begins the singular story of Janet Fash, the first female lifeguard chief at Rockaway Beach. Janet never expected to be a ... Read more

$21.99 USD

An unforgettable memoir from New York City’s first female lifeguard chief, this coming-of-age story plunges into the rough-and-tumble, sun-soaked world of Rockaway Beach in the 1970s and 1980s.The first time I ever saw a lifeguard get horned was in the summer of 1974.So begins the singular story of Janet Fash, the first female lifeguard chief at Rockaway Beach. Janet never expected to be a
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Open Water

The History and Technique of Swimming

by Mikael Rosén ...

Narrated by Stephen McLaughlin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 59 min

Dive deep into the world of swimming with open water swimmer and coach Mikael Rosén as he explores the sport through eight different perspectives. With topics ranging from the vigorous mental and physical demands of the sport to gender and race politics, no reader will be left treading water. Rosén also provides a look into the lives of professional swimmers such as Michael Phelps and Sarah ... Read more

$25.00 USD

Dive deep into the world of swimming with open water swimmer and coach Mikael Rosén as he explores the sport through eight different perspectives. With topics ranging from the vigorous mental and physical demands of the sport to gender and race politics, no reader will be left treading water. Rosén also provides a look into the lives of professional swimmers such as Michael Phelps and Sarah
... Read more
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Mind Gym

An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

by Gary Mack, David Casstevens ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

Praise for Mind Gym"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."--Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."--Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP... ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Praise for Mind Gym"Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game."--Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain"Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book."--Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP...
... Read more
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No Limits

The Will to Succeed

by Michael Phelps ...

Narrated by Holter Graham ...

Abridged

5 hours 34 min

Fresh from his triumphant and extraordinary achievement at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps—up from working-class, born-in-the-USA roots—shows us the secrets to his remarkable success—from training to execution.For years the world has followed Michael Phelps’s progress from teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide phenom in Athens. Now he’s a living Olympic legend in Beijing with a ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Fresh from his triumphant and extraordinary achievement at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps—up from working-class, born-in-the-USA roots—shows us the secrets to his remarkable success—from training to execution.For years the world has followed Michael Phelps’s progress from teen sensation in Sydney to bona fide phenom in Athens. Now he’s a living Olympic legend in Beijing with a
... Read more
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Vinterbadning

Er det så sundt, som man siger?

by Jette Skrædderdal ...

Narrated by Marie Nørgaard ...

Unabridged

3 hours 32 min

“Smerterne forsvinder ud med badevandet, når jeg springer i det kolde vand. Både den smerte, som er i min krop, og den indre smerte, som konstant fylder mit hoved. Jeg ved sgu ikke, hvad det er, der sker.” Mand, 48 årVinterbadning – er det så sundt, som man siger? inviterer dig indenfor i vinterbadeuniverset. Ikke sådan med ud på badebroen, men ind i det univers, som forsøger at gøre dig ... Read more

$11.41 USD

“Smerterne forsvinder ud med badevandet, når jeg springer i det kolde vand. Både den smerte, som er i min krop, og den indre smerte, som konstant fylder mit hoved. Jeg ved sgu ikke, hvad det er, der sker.” Mand, 48 årVinterbadning – er det så sundt, som man siger? inviterer dig indenfor i vinterbadeuniverset. Ikke sådan med ud på badebroen, men ind i det univers, som forsøger at gøre dig
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The Three-Year Swim Club

The Untold Story of Maui's Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory

by Julie Checkoway ...

Narrated by Alex Chadwick ...

Unabridged

14 hours 48 min

The New York Times bestselling inspirational story of impoverished children who transformed themselves into world-class swimmers."A brightly told story of the triumph of underdogs ... exuberant, well-researched ... tense, vivid, and inspiring." ―Kirkus ReviewsIn 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the ... Read more

$31.99 USD

The New York Times bestselling inspirational story of impoverished children who transformed themselves into world-class swimmers."A brightly told story of the triumph of underdogs ... exuberant, well-researched ... tense, vivid, and inspiring." ―Kirkus ReviewsIn 1937, a schoolteacher on the island of Maui challenged a group of poverty-stricken sugar plantation kids to swim upstream against the
... Read more
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Beyond the Pool: Coaching Competitive Swimming

by Phil Locke ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

6 hours 11 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Competitive swimming is a demanding sport that requires a unique blend of physical talent, technical skill, tactical awareness, and mental fortitude. While success is ultimately measured by performance in the pool, the foundation for that success is laid on the deck, through meticulous planning, effective training methodologies, and the development of ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Competitive swimming is a demanding sport that requires a unique blend of physical talent, technical skill, tactical awareness, and mental fortitude. While success is ultimately measured by performance in the pool, the foundation for that success is laid on the deck, through meticulous planning, effective training methodologies, and the development of
... Read more
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Swimming: From a Vital Survival Skill to Olympic Glory

by Steven Caldwell ...

Narrated by Steven Caldwell ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Trace the inspiring sports history of human survival, where a desperate aquatic struggle became elite Olympic triumph. Whether you are powering through a daily commute or seeking workout motivation, this energetic narrative plunges you into our profound relationship with water. From escaping ancient predators to mastering the ocean's currents, the evolution of aquatic movement highlights humanity ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the inspiring sports history of human survival, where a desperate aquatic struggle became elite Olympic triumph. Whether you are powering through a daily commute or seeking workout motivation, this energetic narrative plunges you into our profound relationship with water. From escaping ancient predators to mastering the ocean's currents, the evolution of aquatic movement highlights humanity
... Read more
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Dykker

by Maja Plesner ...

Narrated by Iben Haaest ...

Unabridged

7 min

Har du lyst til at opleve en verden fuld af mærkelige og smukke dyr? Fra små rejer til kæmpe fisk. Og masser af flotte planter. En stille verden uden larm?Så skal du lære at dykke. Og det gode er, at de fleste kan lære det. Du skal bare være sund og rask og ikke lide af vandskræk! Maja Plesner er uddannet journalist og arbejder til daglig med kommunikation og tekstredigering. ... Read more

$5.55 USD

Har du lyst til at opleve en verden fuld af mærkelige og smukke dyr? Fra små rejer til kæmpe fisk. Og masser af flotte planter. En stille verden uden larm?Så skal du lære at dykke. Og det gode er, at de fleste kan lære det. Du skal bare være sund og rask og ikke lide af vandskræk! Maja Plesner er uddannet journalist og arbejder til daglig med kommunikation og tekstredigering.
... Read more

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